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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bahrain to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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